ST LOUIS | Transportation Project Manager
Our client is a growing engineering consulting firm known for delivering impactful transportation and civil infrastructure projects throughout Missouri and the surrounding region.
They are seeking a Transportation Project Manager who is ready to take ownership of projects, mentor technical staff, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of the transportation practice.
This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer looking for a position that combines project leadership, technical design, client engagement, and long-term career growth.
Why Join?
- Lead transportation projects from concept through construction
- Serve as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff
- Play a visible role in business development and practice growth
- Enjoy a collaborative culture with strong technical resources
- Hybrid flexibility and a clear path toward expanded leadership responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing
As a Transportation Project Manager, you'll oversee the successful delivery of transportation and civil infrastructure projects while serving as a key technical and client-facing leader.
Responsibilities
- Manage transportation engineering projects from planning through construction.
- Serve as Project Manager, Project Engineer, and primary client contact.
- Lead project teams throughout design, bidding, and construction phases.
- Prepare and review engineering reports, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Perform and oversee engineering calculations, analysis, and design.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with survey teams, CAD designers, contractors, and subconsultants.
- Conduct field reviews and site visits during design and construction.
- Review shop drawings and material certifications.
- Ensure projects meet applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Support business development efforts and help expand client relationships.
- Sign and seal engineering documents as required.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri, or the ability to obtain Missouri licensure within six months.
- 8+ years of professional experience
- Experience managing transportation engineering projects.
- Strong background in roadway, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.
- Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Technical Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- MicroStation
- Cost estimating and quantity take-offs
- Construction documentation and specifications
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits of the Opportunity
- Diverse transportation and civil infrastructure projects
- Strong project ownership and autonomy
- Opportunity to help grow a transportation practice
- Client-facing leadership exposure
- Collaborative team environment
- Long-term advancement potential
- Hybrid work flexibility
Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?
If you're interested in taking the next step in your transportation engineering career while leading meaningful infrastructure projects and building lasting client relationships, we'd love to connect.
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